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Welcome and Introductions

Welcome and Introductions
by Cheryl Woodhouse -
Number of replies: 68

Welcome to the ND Founders Community, hosted here on Solo School! This is a space for Solo School members and our larger ND Founders community to come together and support each other, grow together, get and give wisdom and advice, and more.

If you want to introduce yourself, you can use our secret formula:

  1. What you call yourself (name, pronouns, etc.)

  2. What you do (or “I want to start a business but I don’t know what”)

  3. Where you’re based (nearest major city)

  4. The next step you’re taking in your business (including “figuring out the next step!”)

  5. Your current hyperfixation (links welcome!)

Here’s mine, for an example:

Hi! I’m Cheryl (she/they). I am the founder of Solo School and ND Founders, but I used to run an agency. I live near Vancouver, BC, Canada, am working on scaling, and am currently hyperfocused on knitting and crochet.

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by Rachael Herrmann -
Yay! I figured out how to get in here smile
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by Cheryl Woodhouse -

Yay!

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by Starr Sheppard-Decker -
woohoo!
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by Elja Ruben -
Hi! I'm Elja(she/her), I want to work as a neuromovement practitioner but health limitations are preventing me from doing that (i joined solo school on fb because i want to keep this goal to aim for). I live in the north of the Netherlands. I am working on making short audiolessons for my mom and a friend.
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by Cheryl Woodhouse -
Oh! Tell us more about the audio lessons! What are they about?

Also, you should meet Paula James in here at some point. She is one of our Solo School members' coaches and she does movement work, I bet you'd get along very well!
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by Elja Ruben -
I almost feel embarrassed to say, i think i recorded 5 short ones. So it's not much.
The lessons guide you through a series of gentle and slow movements in a way that invites you to notice what you feel in your body. Exploring movemenrs in this way can help improve function and ease pain.

My mom is recovering from a broken vertebrae and my friend has ME/cfs (like I do). Neuromovement lessons can be adapted to suit people with very little ability to move, it can be so tiny, that people don't even see that you're moving.

Thank you for mentioning Paula, loved to hear about her work. I'll remember her name!

I'm really eager to do more with it. But for now I need to focus on my own health. Hopefully I will be able increase my workable hours in the future.
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by Kit Larkin -
I'm so sorry about your mom :'( and your own & friend's diagnoses. That's a lot! I'm really curious to know more about neuromovement and this use of teeny tiny movements in effecting bigger changes than might be apparent. It sounds like it might apply well to horse training (everything in me gets applied forward and reverse to that) in that sometimes it's the tiniest things we do (or they do) that actually mean a LOT.
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by Elja Ruben -

Thank you for the warm welcome, Kit! What a coincidence that you've studied in my hometown. Where do you live now?

This work is being used with horses and other animals too. And there's a method called Tellington T Touch that I heard mention for animals that seems to have some aspects in common with Neuromovement and Feldenkrais.

Neuromovement is developed on the basis of the  Feldenkrais Method. Feldenkrais is much bigger, that's why there is more information available about it. 

There are some very good videos that can introduce you to this work.

This video explains it in short:

A 1 hour documentary(around 52 minutes the part of working with animals start):

I love these methods. They've improved my quality of life and  I honestly believe anyone could benefit from it. But it takes some getting used to because it is so different than excercise: its meant to be easy, gentle, slow. Pain and discomfort should be avoided. It's more about learning, giving your brain information to improve function. It's not about training muscles.

I'm enthuastic, can you tell? haha

Feel free to ask if you want to know more!

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by Erin Stratton -

Hi, Elja - Nice to meet you! I've gotten to experience Feldenkrais and T Touch (one of my clients works in those modalities) - and they are so wonderfully healing! Love meeting others who do that kind of work.

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by Cheryl Woodhouse -
That sounds SO interesting, honestly! Sorry to hear about your mom and your friend, but for what it is worth... Do you know who didn't record 5 audio lessons of any length today?

Me. And pretty much everyone else here as far as I know lol. Give yourself credit, that's a lot - and it will make such an impact on people you care about! Good job.
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by Elja Ruben -

Thank you for your encouraging words, I really apreciate it 😊

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by Kit Larkin -

Hi Elja! Welcome to Solo School! <3 I see you've already connected with Paula James and her movement work, so I'm hoping you two will have lots to share. 

I lived in Groningen in 2010-2012 for about a year and a half while doing an Erasmus Mundus program at the university. I loved so many aspects of the city, it's such a special place (albeit a bit wet wink ). 

I'd love to know more about your work as you spend more time here. Welcome!

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by Sarah Middleton -
Lovely to meet you Elja smile Your interest/work goals sounds so interesting!
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by Carlyn Neek -
I'm Carlyn (she/her). I am an occupational therapist in Calgary, Alberta 🇨🇦 who works with adults, mainly in mental health. I also mentor to other OT business owners (many are ND) through my ACTivate Vitality program, host The BRAVE OT Podcast and educate both online and at the University of Alberta. I am currently stretching by turning toward thought leadership beyond my comfortable professional circle. I need a new hyperfocus because Canada-US politics has been the default for too many months. Plants. I love plants. 🪴
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by Cheryl Woodhouse -
I wish I could say I can't relate to your hyperfocus. Yes, let's try plants. LOL
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by Matt Vanderzalm -
Hi! I’m Matt (he/him). I live near Cleveland, Ohio, in the US.

I’ve run my own graphic design and web development agency-of-one for the last 15+ years. But after multiple years of burnout and an ADHD diagnosis at 50, I’m starting something new that is more aligned with my brain: an offering to help solo business owners who are stuck trying to make their own website. I’m designing a supportive, non-judgmental process to help move people out of shame and guilt into a successful launch so they can continue to flourish.

My current hyperfixation? Making a Halloween costume for my 10-year-old son.

(p.s. I’m new here. Free — for now. I dig the idea but just couldn’t do another Meta community.)
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by Kat Decina -
Please tell me everything (that you'd like) about the Halloween costume! What is your son dressing up as? What are you doing to make the costume? Tools? Textures? smile
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by Matt Vanderzalm -
It’s …. very 10-year-old niche. His current favorite game on a mobile gaming platform called Roblox is named — I kid you not — Steal a Brainrot. It’s super dumb and can be kind of traumatic and it’s also *ridiculously* popular. Anyways, he’s dressing up as the in-game avatar of the creator of the game, SpyderSammy. He kind of looks like a Lego man with a spider on his left eye who is wearing all red with a red top-hat and a silver necklace with a big silver spider and red katana swords. So I’m gonna be doing a bunch of silver and red spray-painting in the next couple of days and we’ll do some yellow face paint and black pencil the day of.
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by Misty Knapp -

Hey Matt, 

Wow! Sounds very interesting and intense! Maybe you can show a picture when you're done? It sounds intriguing as well. 

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by Ann Marie O'Braskin -
I have an 8 year old daughter and understood every word of this hahaha. She and her friend discussed being 2 people from Dress to Impress, but she went with Glinda instead so I made out well in the DIY costume department this year by hitting a thrift store.

Last year I did make her Sandy Cheeks costume, though! Love a good crafty project.

Please show off the costume when you're done! (or in the middle!)
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by Cheryl Woodhouse -
Hiya Matt! This project sounds SUPER interesting. While I can build a whole site, we don't have a lot of website resources here. Many ND folx either want or need to DIY their sites but don't have the skills, tools, or access to do so effectively. Feel free to start a thread asking what others struggle with most on this topic, I bet you'll get some good responses. Things I hear most are:
 
  • How do I know when it is done?
  • People keep telling me to stop trying to make it perfect, but I don't want to publish 💩 - what do?
  • What does my website need?
  • When will my website actually be finished?
  • Which software should I use that will give me the features I'm after without breaking the bank?
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by Matt Vanderzalm -
Ooh! That's a good idea, and a good list of questions. I'll give some thought to a thread. Thanks, Cheryl!
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by Cheryl Woodhouse -
You betcha! You're more than welcome to post a thread on that any time smile
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by Misty Knapp -
Hey! I'm Misty (she/her), and I have no clue as to what I want to do. I have been a content writer, up until last fall, when my Dad became sick and we eventually lost him.
I am based in Atlanta, GA, and I'm figuring out my next step by looking around to see what problem people seem to have and what I can solve (at least that is what advice I seem to be reading and hearing everywhere).
I'm an avid reader (any suggestions for books are welcome!) and I am just starting today my hand at a new hobby of pencil drawing.
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by Cheryl Woodhouse -
Oh Misty, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. Sending big hugs.

I'm learning to draw too right now. What resources are you using? Would be happy to share.

I'm also reading Atmosphere (good so far) and just finished How to Sell a Haunted House, which will be your new favourite book if haunted puppets possessing people is a sub-genre of horror you enjoy. (TW: parents of adult children are unalived in this one.)

Best place for most ND folx to start when they want to do something new is actually to figure out what you like to do that other people might value. I'll see if I can drop the skills training in here at some point today, but a good place to start is just brain dumping out everything you're good at and thinking

1. What do I want to do more of?
2. Is that something that some people value?
3. Am I better than a beginner at it?

And go from there!

smile
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by Misty Knapp -
Hi Cheryl!

Currently, I'm using a book I found on the bookshelf, titled "How to Draw Anything."

Okay, I normally don't do horror, but I will have to check this one out, lol. And I'll check out Atmosphere.

Thank you for your guidance! I shall begin my brain dumping immediately smile
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by Cheryl Woodhouse -

Oh! I have one like that called "You'll be able to draw by the end of this book" haha smile 

Those two recommendations are very different, but both enjoyable. Have fun!

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by Starr Sheppard-Decker -
Hello! I'm Starr (with two R's) she/her.
I am the founder of Radical Revelations and the Flow & Grow Collective. I am passionate about the intersections of ethical leadership, metaphysical spirituality, and giving a crap about our planet & the beings on it. I'm also a professional vocalist in my band Sol Simpatico. I live near Portland, OR. I am working on growing my business, getting on more stages, and clarifying my message. My current hyperfixation is replaying Persona 5 Royal on the Switch and trying to be better at flossing at night!
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by Cheryl Woodhouse -
I'm going to assume you mean dental floss and not that Fortnite dance my kids tried to teach me in 2019 😂

Welcome!
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by Starr Sheppard-Decker -
Ha! Yes, the dental kind (though watching my husband attempt to do the floss dance brings me great joy LOL)

Thanks! Glad to be here (and am going to have to build it into my routine to remember this exists.
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by Cheryl Woodhouse -
Remember, email notifications can help!

You can also download the Moodle mobile app and get push notifications when there are posts here smile
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by Sarah Middleton -
Hey Starr, nice to meet you! Your work sounds fascinating - would love if you have a website link or similar to share?
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by Ann Marie O'Braskin -
Hi! I'm Ann Marie (she/her/hers). I run The Marketing Moms, and have 15 years of experience in digital marketing. Now I focus on creating IRL partnerships and collaborations for my local clients here in Greater Boston. I live outside of Boston, MA in the🫠🫠United States🫠🫠. Next step is growing my local community and membership. My current hyperfixations are saving us from f*scism, sourdough desserts, and playing Roblox with my oldest daughter.
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by Cheryl Woodhouse -
Hi Ann Marie! Nice to see an elder marketer in here, and good job focusing on local. I have a funny feeling that's going to be the big thing for the next half-decade or more.

And I, too, enjoy saving everyone from fascism and sourdough lol
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by Ann Marie O'Braskin -
I totally agree - so many of us have been virtual and isolated for so long that being IRL in the community feels novel or like a big change.

I'm also finding that, especially around here (it may be the same other places), chosen family and local communities are turning out to be more in line with core beliefs than blood relatives, and I want to surround my daughters with strong role models for all aspects of their lives. We need the village, so we need to BE the village!
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by Rachael Herrmann -
This is what I'm finding to be true, too smile

I have recently found and am a part and contributer to my village down here in Dallas, TX. I call it the Matriarchy, bc it's me and two other moms who are creating shared resources, starting and growing businesses, and doing so with our kids by our sides. It is the most heart healing thing I have experienced and can't wait to continue to grow with these humans smile
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by Ann Marie O'Braskin -
Also I laughed at elder marketer - but it's so true! I don't feel like it most of the time, though. Thanks, RSD and imposter syndrome haha.
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by Cheryl Woodhouse -
I get it! I'm sitting over here with almost 23 years doing this stuff and still wondering who made me an adult and put me in charge 😂
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by Ray Warner -
YAY!! Thank you for this Cheryl!! It's a reason for me to break away from the doom scroll, and the doom scroll has been REALLY bad for my mental health as of late!

My name is Ray (he/him), and I live in a suburb of Pittsburgh, PA. Currently I work a 9-5 J-O-B that I kinda enjoy the work, but doesn't pay the bills or give enough PTO. I've been in tech support and training of some sort for the past 25+ years. Over the past 5ish years I've tried so many things to get out of the 9-5 rut - life coach, grief coach, DFY tech support for entrepreneurs, even a YouTube channel/Podcast. Nothing stuck and I've felt....a way....about it. Plus been left with so much debt due to trying the NT way to do these things and failing, that I just feel stuck. I still want to do something different, but I have so much trauma from the last 5 years I don't even know what, let alone how.

As for my current hyperfixation - thanks to the FB doom scroll I happened across a sponsored post of a self described nerdy pop-country-folk artist named Grace Morrison. You know, those sponsored posts that say "Let me send you a free CD of my music, just pay postage!" In this case, I'm glad I did - it's super awesome and I've been listening to it on repeat for the last week! She's definitely our (ND) people, too. Here's her website: https://www.gracemorrison.com/
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by Cheryl Woodhouse -
I'm so excited for this, Ray! It's a great reason for me to break away from the doom scroll, too.

I'll definitely check out Grace, too!

For now, Ray, we give you permission to just be and not figure anything out. You're welcome here as you are, while you sort through things and find your next brilliant idea. You've had some really great ones, so frankly, it's only a matter of time! ❤️
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by Ray Warner -
Thanks Cheryl! Now if only I could remember those ideas that I had that were great ones.... wink
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by Cheryl Woodhouse -
Ah, don't worry about those. If they disappeared that quickly, you didn't get enough dopamine from them to keep them anyway. Look for the gold! The stuff that nags at you and won't leave you alone. THAT'S the good stuff!
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by Matt Vanderzalm -
Okay, I clicked on the "Beer in a Teacup" video and I'm sold. I'll be listening to a lot of the rest tomorrow. Thanks for the recommendation!

I'm with you on the last five years being traumatic. I've had my own reasons that differ from yours, but I know the feeling of being stuck and of being in debt. It's hard. It got me into therapy for the first time in my life, and that helped me a lot. It led me to an ADHD diagnosis at 50, which was not on my BINGO card. (Sounds like you're way ahead of me there.)

All that is to say, I feel for you, I'm pulling for you, and now I've listened to "Gloria," and I'm hooked. ❤️
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by Ray Warner -
Thank you so much! Brains are funny things - they know things logically (I'm not the only one dealing with this), but at the same time they tell us lies emotionally (you're a failure and everyone is laughing at you). Speaking of Brains, have you found the YouTube channel "How To ADHD"? It's been a super help to me in navigating all of the things, and Jessica's whole persona is literally my brain so that helps. https://www.youtube.com/@HowtoADHD

I'm glad you're hooked to Grace's music. She is really epic, and proof that not everything pushed on us by the algorithm (FB Sponsored posts) is all bad.
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by Sarah Wayte -
Hello everyone!

I'm Sarah (she/her), a copywriter, creative writer and brand photographer based in Agassiz, BC. I'm originally from the UK and Malta though so funny accent warning right here! wink

Right now I'm in a kind of transition. I've just opened up my niche from creative service providers and personal brands to now also include authors and literary brands. I'm hoping to get myself some editing qualifications and start mentoring authors, as well as helping them market their brand with website copy and content (and brand photos if they're based in the same area!).

Hmmm, current hyperfixation... Disobedient Business Co.'s Get Shit Done Hub (https://disobedientbusiness.com/get-shit-done-hub). It has totally changed the way I work through my week and get my stuff done and I'm loving it!
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by Cheryl Woodhouse -
Hello, from across the bridge! Haha smile Nice lateral move on the niches, that seems really cool!

And ooooooo on the GSD Hub, I get new planner vibes and those are always fun!

So happy to see you here 😊
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by Jared Broussard -
Hi everyone! My name is Jared Broussard (he/him), and I am a licensed professional counselor running a private practice in the Greater Houston area, but I'm licensed to see clients virtually all over the state of Texas, which is what I do primarily (provide individual therapy via telehealth). The next step I'm taking in my private practice is to work on digitizing my individual and group therapy handouts/materials, in the interest of utilizing them for online products. My current hyperfixation is finding ways to help people feel more comfortable approaching the topic of mental health by talking about them alongside my favorite nerd franchises. I also can't wait for Halloween! My whole family has KPop Demon Hunter costumes this year by declaration of my 7 year old daughter.
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by Ann Marie O'Braskin -
We almost ended up as "the saja boys but girls!" but the 3 year old refused the 8 year old's demands lol
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by Cheryl Woodhouse -
Welcome, Jared! Love the work you're doing, it is so important especially for men to be sharing about mental health online. Love the costume ideas, too! Great stuff!
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by Rachael Herrmann -
Halloween is the BEST! My daughter (11) is going to be a plague doctor lol.

Lovely to meet other healers, there is a deep need for this work in the world.
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by Deana Tanner -
Hi, I'm Deana, like you spent the "Day-awn-uh" farm. (She/Her)

I am the human behind the Healthy Humaning movement. A revolutionary way of being human, and being human with other humans that will fundamentally change the world. I'm about halfway between DC and Richmond, VA, where I've live pretty much my entire life except for a brief stint in Vegas.

Up next for me is revisiting all of the original ideas I've had over the last 4.5 years that I let people talk me out of and figuring out if I still want to do them and what "my way" will look and feel like.

I don't really feel like I have a hyperfixation atm, except maybe how many different things I want to be doing without enough time and other resources to do it all. 😂
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by Cheryl Woodhouse -
Hooray for original ideas! You have lots of those.

Also, yall, Deana is one of our Solo School coaches! So if you're ever in our private community, you can get to know her there, too. Consider her work fully endorsed by us ❤️
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by Rachael Herrmann -
I LOVE WHAT YOU DO OMG!!! That's all. That's the post.

I have also reached out to my coven to see about doing group work with you smile
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by Erin Stratton -
I'm Erin (she/ her). I'm a brand designer, website wizard and artist at Skyward Ink. I'm based in San Luis Obispo, CA, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. I'm finishing up rebuilding my business website and brand from the ground up and about to launch that. Restarting my business after having to shut it down because I had Long Covid (better now!) Current hyperfixation is making my dog into an influencer. I've been growing his account on TikTok (@paxton.pants) - he hit 1000 followers today, and now I'm building him a brand and website so we can start pitching UGC opportunities (if you know anyone who wants a super-adorable corgi to promote their products, let me know!)
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by Cheryl Woodhouse -
Heya Erin! I've got family-in-law in SLO, love it there. It's like a slightly warmer version of where I am in Canada smile

Paxton now has 1008 followers, and I'm happy to report I'm one of them. Corgis rule!
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by Rebekah Brown -
Hi! I'm Becky (she/her). I am a freelance content writer. I live in Western Ohio. I'm working on skills development, time management/life balance and figuring out how make peace with the AI robot.

Current hyper fixation is Visible Patching because I ripped my favorite jeans trying to carry a steam mop and plant baskets home from an estate sale.
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by Ann Marie O'Braskin -
Your hyper fixation sounds like exactly the thing I would do. I just got a new steam mop and a bunch of plants off of our local Buy Nothing group!
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by Rebekah Brown -
Yay for free plants!
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by Cheryl Woodhouse -
Ooooh what method are you using? Darning? Embroidery? Patches? Do tell!

And welcome!
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by Rebekah Brown -
Thanks! Pretty sure I'm going to patch them with lace. Since it's a baggier, mom-jean style I think that will be a cute look.

Now the idea just needs to move out of my mental to-do list and into real life sometime this year, lol.
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by Misty Knapp -
Hi Becky,

Nice to "meet" another freelance content writer! Have you been able to niche down? As someone who has ADHD, I find it's hard to, I'm guessing, due to fear of missing out, and spending time looking for clients. I'd rather be researching and writing.
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by Ammara Wood -
Hello! I'm Ammara (she/her).

I'm an ADHD and Menopause Coach, and the Founder of Blissfully ND Wellness, based in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.
I completed the NAP program earlier this year while building my business, and was a critical component to getting all my ducks in a row.

Some ducks were still quacking away... so I decided to switch systems, and is naturally (for me) my current hyperfixation. Check out IVOREY.IO

I'm always looking to connect with practitioners who offer complementary services, for referral and collaboration. 
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by Cheryl Woodhouse -

Hi Ammara! So good to see you here smile 

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by Rachael Herrmann -
Hello hello loves! I am Rachael (she/her), The Rach Marie (based out of Dallas, TX), energy healer here to expand your upper limits so you can be fully supported in your life's work, access and hold more sales, income, and transitons in life that pour into your purpose and impact. 

This work spans more than money.

I've worked with client's inner child to get them to a place of integration and safety, and then promotions came.

I've worked with clients on their spiritual practices, the immaterial realm, and then they became the top 9% in their industry. It's been an incredible journey and I am always in awe of who people become when they expand into their stewardship, purpose, and being.

Where my next steps are taking me: I am building my email list and free community here https://therachmarie.com/ - and am currently taking clients and pressing into my own upper limits with designing a 1:1, 3 month container: The Expansion Portal.
 
Current hyperfixation: deepening my own spiritual practices, being able to unconsciously manifest and co-create with the Divine everything my heart and soul desires. Lots of nerding out on quantum physics, the wisdom of the body, nervous system, and somatics, parts work, and ofc energetics/quantum energetics. 

I love networking and if you want to connect, I would love to get to know you. You can email me at: rachael@therachmarie.com

Thanks for reading! Sending you your blessings across all timelines, that they may find you in this lifetime.

And so it fkn is babe.
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by Katie Kaplan -
Hi! I’m Katie Rose (she/her/we).
I’m a psychic medium, Master Reiki Healer, empowerment coach, writer, and total word witch. I’ve been writing books, poems, and songs for years…nothing published yet, but that’s one of my next steps.
 
My business, A Fire in Her Soul, is all about helping women reclaim their power, remember their magic, and step unapologetically into their fire. I channel spirit including Mama Gaia herself to offer meditations, guidance, coaching programs, and personal growth practices that are fun, transformational, and totally revolutionary. I spend my days weaving soul medicine, helping women remember who they are, and lighting fires of confidence, self-love, and freedom everywhere I go. I’m a triple fire sign in my big three …but actually I am a powerhouse with eight fire signs in my natel chart. I am also a tea drinker, and someone who believes in turning every scar into stardust. My work is heart-led, compassionate, and deeply rooted in the belief that every person carries their own spark of divine light, and it’s my joy to help you remember yours.

I’m the founder of Ori’Ani™, a multidimensional soul medicine currently in trademark. It works for 72 hours after each session, moves through all seven planes of existence, and restores balance, clarity, and power in ways that are totally next-level. ✨
 
Also by day I work at a pediatric doctor’s office in the triage department alongside four other amazing women, answering everything from appointment scheduling and medication refills to boo-boos and real emergencies. It keeps me grounded, connected, and practicing my calm-in-the-chaos superpowers every day.

I live in magical Colorado, surrounded by mountains and crystals. Right now, I’m rereading the A Discovery of Witches series by Deborah Harkness, stirring intentions into yet another pot of African peanut stew (obsession confirmed), and rebranding my website so it finally reflects the magic I bring into this beautiful world. 💫
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by Catt DeMew -
Hi! My name is Cassi and my pronouns are she/her.

My partner and I are both in transition in our middle age. We were both let go from our jobs in March and have been going through a mini crisis, having been in our careers for close to 20 years. Because we've struggled so much in the past at regular jobs with discrimination, we've decided to go into business together. With his expertise in web development and mine in design and finance, we want to offer web site/brand design with a focus on small businesses and organizations. We want to attract therapists, community members, and neurodivergent people.

We're based near Chicago.

Our next step is to write out a business plan and marketing strategy along with branding.

My current hyperfixation is home improvement! I love interior design and working with my hands on building/designing.

Thanks for reading! smile
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by Bren Mays -
Hey there! I'm Bren. I co-founded Wilderness to WILD. I'm a neurosensory wellness practitioner who works online with folks who are dealing with stress, burnout, (including autistic burnout) overwhelm, toxic or traumatic stress, especially survivors of abuse. My approach is somatic and polyvagal-informed. I'm a citizen of the world, currently residing in the country of Albania.

I'm finishing up a course for emotional regulation for moms going through divorce/family court and co-parenting with an abusive ex.

My hyperfocus is finishing this course and then completing more training so I can offer my clients remote EEG neurofeedback at home. I love to learn. I'm obsessed with experiencing epiphanies, when my brain makes all of the connections, recognizes the patterns and solves the mysteries.
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by Karina Arushtova -
Hi! I'm Karina (she/her). I'm an ICF career coach and career consultant helping late-diagnosed AuDHD women and queer folks design work that actually fits their lives — whether that's building a business, crafting a portfolio career, or finding a workplace that doesn't require constant masking.
I'm based in Novi Sad, Serbia (yes, the Balkans!).
My next steps: expanding from Russian-speaking clients to English-speaking ones, and continuing my ICF coaching certification journey.
Current hyperfixation: House MD. Yes, in 2025. No regrets.
P.S. I've been reading through everyone's intros and I'm genuinely fascinated by the niches here — neuromovement practice, shame-free website launches, audiolessons... The specificity! The creativity! It's like collecting little beads of "oh, THAT'S a thing someone can do." This community already feels like my people.

I can't seem to find an ordinary "Post" button, that's why I am posting this a reply to your intro, Cheryl. BTW, I have been reading your email newsletter for quite some time, thank you for your knowledge and insights!